NHS Lanarkshire marked World Mental Health Day (Thursday, 10 October) with a vibrant showcase of activities at the recently opened King George V Community Garden in the grounds of University Hospital Wishaw. This year’s theme, ‘Workplace Mental Health’, emphasised the importance of addressing mental wellbeing for the benefit of staff, organisations, and their communities. The...
Warmer Homes Scotland is funded by the Scottish Government to provide energy saving home improvements. The programme provides a comprehensive service that takes you through the whole journey, from assessing your home, installing the improvements and carrying out final quality checks. It can improve things like: wall insulation, loft insulation, central heating, draught proofing, home...
As part of Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2024 there will be a (IN) Visible Multi-Arts Conference which young people age 14-21 are invited to join as an exploration of the visibility and invisibility of mental health through creative arts. Young people and practitioners can enjoy a bite to eat while joining in with these...
NHS Lanarkshire are running a new stress control class at venues across Lanarkshire for those age 16+ to develop skills and techniques to manage common issues caused by modern day living such as stress, anxiety or low confidence, which can affect well-being. Please see attached leaflet for further details and any joining instructions.
NHS Lanarkshire’s Learning Disability Physiotherapy Service are running an exercise class aimed at those who are age 16+ and meet the following criteria: have a known learning disability, are able to mobilise with or without assistance/walking aid, can participate in group activity with the appropriate level of support, but have a reduced physical activity level...
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects large numbers of people, many are self diagnosed, it can be debilitating and result in emotional challenges, lowered mood, lost confidence, and feelings of anxiety in the winter months. This online self directed free Living Life to the Full with SAD course is aimed at people who experience a pattern...
Community Action Newarthill run local, affordable and accessible activities for everyone at Newarthill Community Centre. Their activities programme runs until December 2024 and details of what is on offer can be found below. You can book by calling: 07388257846.
Phew (Scotland) are running their next monthly coffee morning on Wednesday 9th October. Full details can be found on the attached flyer.
Connect and Thrive is a free community event organised by Motherwell’s Mental Health and Wellbeing/Tackling Poverty and Inequalities group and is taking place on Thursday 10th October at 10.30am till 2.30pm at the Marantha Centre in Motherwell. Aimed at those looking to learn ways to support their health and wellbeing. Full details can be found...
North Lanarkshire Council’s Community Learning and Development team are running youth work groups in Bellshill and Newmains. Please see below for more information: The Bellshill Wellbeing Group runs every Wednesday after school in the Wellbeing Hub in Bellshill Academy (open to all young people in Bellshill in S1 and above). For more information please contact...
